- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dunbar, WV
Dunbar Intermediate Center
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Intermediate Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540060001124
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunbar Intermediate Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dunbar · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 232
- students enrolled
Dunbar Intermediate Center has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Intermediate Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dunbar, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060001124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Dunbar Intermediate Center held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 540060001124 · Dunbar, WV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Dunbar Intermediate Center held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dunbar Intermediate Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 232
Dunbar Intermediate Center
232 students
What this shows Dunbar Intermediate Center reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunbar Intermediate Center compares
Dunbar Intermediate Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 15.9%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Dunbar Intermediate Center is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunbar Intermediate Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunbar Intermediate Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Intermediate Center
How many students attend Dunbar Intermediate Center?
Dunbar Intermediate Center has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dunbar, WV. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Intermediate Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Intermediate Center is 12.9:1, which is 2% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar Intermediate Center?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Intermediate Center is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Dunbar, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Intermediate Center?
Dunbar Intermediate Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dunbar Intermediate Center rank among public schools in Dunbar?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Intermediate Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dunbar, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Dunbar Intermediate Center, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.